START YOUR DAY ON THE RIGHT FOOT! Starting the day off with high protein packed breakfast can and will make you feel fuller longer! I know many people skip breakfast and that is a big NO NO!! You need breakfast to jump start your engines people! It gets your metabolism moving and grooving. To expend …
recipes
Protein Packed Oatmeal
This protein packed oatmeal is perfect for pre or post workout. It is low fat, high protein and has the carbs you need to either fuel or recover. NUTRITION With only 270 calories, this baby is packed with 27g of protein, 3g of fat and 30g of carbs. The combo of protein and carbs jump …
Chocolate Casein Protein Shake
Almost everyone has heard of Whey Protein but what about Casein? This chocolate casein protein shake is easy to make, delicious and the perfect night time snack! CASEIN vs. WHEY PROTEIN Casein protein is broken down and digested by the body more slowly than Whey protein. In my opinion this makes casein the perfect night …
Cashew Chicken and Quinoa
This Cashew Chicken and Quinoa recipe is Asian inspired and a healthy alternative to your regular ‘ol takeout Chinese. There is no other way to describe this recipe except DELICIOUS. You know I am all about the health, so I am always looking for recipes that are packed with protein, veggies and healthy fats. With this …
Healthy Pizza Bake
MMMM PIZZA!! Ok, so this healthy pizza bake isn’t really a substitute for Pizza but it is delicious. The base of this recipe is spaghetti squash and it’s jam packed with lean ground turkey, Jennie-O hot Italian turkey sausage and veggies. It screams health! I adapted this recipe from my gym Performance 360. I didn’t do …
Pesto Chicken Bake
Pesto Chicken Bake is another one of my go-to recipes! Its as easy and healthy as my other fan favorite Buffalo Chicken Bake. It has spaghetti squash as the base and is packed with chicken and veggies. This is the perfect lunchtime meal that won’t leave you feeling sluggish afterwards. NUTRITION Per serving this pesto …
Instant Pot: Orange Chicken
Need to satisfy that Chinese craving? Do you like Orange Chicken? Want to do it in a healthy and quick fashion?? This Instant Pot Orange Chicken is your answer! I love Orange Chicken. What I don’t love about Orange Chicken is how unhealthy it is. (News Flash: anything fried is not usually classified as healthy). …
Harry & David Relish – Yummy Dip!!
I still remember the first time I tried this yummy dip made with Harry & David Relish. We were over my friend Pumphrey and Ralph’s house and this cute girl Danielle brought over some dip. You may be thinking… so what’s the big deal? Everyone brings over chips and dip. No. Not this dip. Not …
Traveling & Eating: 5 Tips on How to Indulge and Not Come Back 10lbs Heavier Mentally & Physically!
VACATION! YAAAAAAY!!! You’re on vacation! You’re in heaven with all of good food and tropical drinks you are consuming. No one can stop the fun! You’ve earned it! Flash forward. You’re back from vacation and the guilt sets in because you gained 10 lbs. “Why did I blow all of my hard work?”, “I need …
Stuffed Peppers with Ground Turkey
Who doesn’t love stuffed peppers? I mean, I may be biased because I’m half Italian but I don’t think that’s the case! My old roomie Eric used to make us stuffed peppers all the time and I used to think, “I wish I could cook like this!”. MEAT SAUCE HEAVEN Well, flash forward 9 years …
The Ultimate Cheese Plate
My neighbor invited me over this weekend and as usual I asked… What do you want me to bring? Immediately she said, your famous cheese plate! I usually buy all of my meat, cheese and crackers at Costco and Trader Joe’s. They both have the best prices and selection. If you are looking for more …
Chicken Pad Thai
This Chicken Pad Thai recipe was inspired by the Thug Kitchen Cookbook. This cookbook is hysterical and a hoot to read even if you aren’t planning on cooking. VEGETARIAN & GLUTEN-FREE OPTION The Thug Kitchen recipe called for Dry-Fried Tofu but I prefer chicken as my source of protein and who doesn’t love Chicken Pad …